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Discovery January 6

Long-lost ancient village with mysterious past unearthed amid wind farm dig: 'Exciting discovery'

Wind farm construction in Suffolk revealed a lost Anglo-Saxon village with 62-foot longhouses. The medieval settlement was abandoned in 1300s, archaeologists say.

Discovery January 4

History's most famous tapestry may have been viewed in unusual setting, new research suggests

A professor is challenging old assumptions about the iconic Bayeux Tapestry, proposing it was created for a refectory for monastic mealtime viewing rather than a cathedral.

Travel December 29

World's top tourist city turns ancient ruins into part of the daily subway commute

Rome's new subway stations near the Colosseum showcase ancient artifacts discovered during construction, turning commutes into archaeological journeys.

Discovery December 27

Extraordinary mass graves from centuries-old battles emerge along highway route

A silver pocket watch and military artifacts were discovered in mass graves during Czech highway construction, revealing forgotten battles from 1745 and 1866.

Discovery December 22

Self-healing concrete? Buried Pompeii site reveals secret behind Rome's enduring structures

Archaeologists at a Pompeii site buried by the 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius have uncovered evidence of ancient Roman concrete technology that could heal itself over time.

America 250 December 19

White House pressures Smithsonian for internal records, warns funding could be withheld: report

The White House reportedly threatened to withhold Smithsonian funding unless the museum system provides internal records by Jan. 13 over American history exhibit concerns.

Discovery December 11

Archaeologists uncover Jerusalem wall mysteriously destroyed in power struggle during biblical era

Archaeologists in Jerusalem recently discovered a massive Hanukkah-era wall from an ancient power struggle between Hasmonean leaders and rival kings.

France December 8

Pipe burst at Louvre damages 300-400 rare books in Egyptian antiquities library collection

Louvre suffers another major setback as burst pipe damages rare books, adding to troubles following theft of Napoleon crown jewels worth $102 million.

Discovery December 8

'He revealed himself to me': Treasure hunter unearths 900-year-old figure of Jesus in windswept field

A metal detector enthusiast uncovered a stunning medieval Jesus crucifix in Åndalsnes, Norway, after battling fierce winds during a treasure-hunting expedition.

Travel December 2

Americans must pay higher fee for a ticket to the world’s most visited museum

The Louvre is raising ticket prices for non-EU visitors by $12 per person following the October heist of jewels worth $102 million. The museum is also implementing new security measures.

Discovery November 28

Wisconsin divers reveal mysterious underwater parking lot of ancient canoes preserved for millennia

Wisconsin Historical Society experts identified 16 dugout canoes in Lake Mendota, including the oldest recorded canoe from the Great Lakes region at 5,200 years old.